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- pronunciation:
- re
prih
zent
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
represents, representing, represented |
definition 1: |
to stand for or be a sign of.
A skull and crossbones represents danger.
- synonyms:
- denote, depict, designate, mean, stand for
- similar words:
- express
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definition 2: |
to act or speak for.
The company asked me to represent them at the meeting.- similar words:
- speak for, stand for
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definition 3: |
to show or picture in a work of art.
His drawing represents a forest scene.- synonyms:
- depict, express, picture, portray
- similar words:
- describe, draw, interpret, paint, picture, sketch
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definition 4: |
to speak or make decisions for in government.
The senator represents the people of the state of Idaho.- similar words:
- serve, speak for, stand for
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definition 5: |
to make up (the total of something).
Twelve cows and ten chickens represents the total number of the animals on the farm. |
related words: |
chart, designate, impersonate, mean, play, treat |
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derivations: |
representable (adj.), representability (n.) |
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